2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV climate control

Outside Heated Mirrors < (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the
mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Automatic
Climate Control System on page 3-27 for more
information.
Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA) For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
(URPA) system, it operates at speeds less than 5 mph
(8 km/h), and assists the driver with parking and avoiding
objects while in R (Reverse). The sensors on the rear
bumper are used to detect the distance to an object up to
8 feet (2.5 m) behind the vehicle, and at least 10 inches
(25.4 cm) off the ground. { CAUTION: The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
system does not replace driver vision. It cannot
detect:
objects that are below the bumper,
underneath the vehicle, or if they are too
close or far from the vehicle
children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets.
If you do not use proper care before and while
backing; vehicle damage, injury, or death could
occur. Even with URPA, always check behind the
vehicle before backing up. While backing, be sure
to look for objects and check the vehicle’s mirrors.
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Instrument Panel Overview .............................. .3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... .3-6
Horn ............................................................ .3-6
Tilt Wheel .................................................... .3-6
Heated Steering Wheel .................................. .3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................ .3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ....................... .3-8
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ................. .3-8
Flash-to-Pass ................................................ .3-9
Windshield Wipers ......................................... .3-9
Rainsense™ II Wipers .................................. .3-10
Windshield Washer ...................................... .3-11
Rear Window Wiper/Washer .......................... .3-12
Cruise Control ............................................. .3-13
Exterior Lamps ............................................ .3-16
Headlamps on Reminder ............................... .3-21
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...................... .3-21
Automatic Headlamp System ......................... .3-21
Fog Lamps ................................................. .3-22
Instrument Panel Brightness .......................... .3-23
Dome Lamps .............................................. .3-23
Dome Lamp Override ................................... .3-23
Entry Lighting .............................................. .3-23
Exit Lighting ................................................ .3-23
Reading Lamps ........................................... .3-24
Electric Power Management .......................... .3-24 Battery Run-Down Protection ......................... .3-25
Accessory Power Outlet(s) ............................ .3-25
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ..................... .3-26
Analog Clock .............................................. .3-26
Climate Controls ........................................... .3-27
Dual Automatic Climate Control System .......... .3-27
Outlet Adjustment ........................................ .3-31
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
and Electronic Climate Controls .................. .3-32
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ........... .3-33
Instrument
Panel Cluster ............................... .3-34
Speedometer and Odometer .......................... .3-35
Trip Odometer ............................................. .3-35
Tachometer ................................................ .3-35
Safety Belt Reminders .................................. .3-35
Airbag Readiness Light ................................. .3-36
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .................. .3-37
Charging System Light ................................. .3-38
Brake System Warning Light ......................... .3-39
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light .... .3-40
StabiliTrak ®
Indicator Light ............................ .3-40
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ................. .3-41
Tire Pressure Light ...................................... .3-41
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................ .3-42
Oil Pressure Light ........................................ .3-44Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Outlet Adjustment on page 3-31 .
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7 .
C. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-34 .
D. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6 .
E. Shift Lever and Range Selection Mode.
See Automatic Transmission Operation
on page 2-29 .
F. Tow/Haul Mode on page 2-33 .
G. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-47 .
H. Analog Clock on page 3-26 .
I. Audio System(s) on page 3-75 .
J. StabiliTrak ®
System on page 5-6 . Rear Park Aid
Disable Button. See Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA) on page 2-42 .
K. Tilt Wheel on page 3-6 .
L. Exterior Lamps on page 3-16 . M. Dome Lamp Override on page 3-23 . Instrument
Panel Brightness on page 3-23 . Fog Lamps
on page 3-22 .
N. Automatic Transfer Case Control. See Escalade
Two-Mode Hybrid Supplement for more information.
O. Cruise Control on page 3-13 . Heated Steering
Wheel on page 3-6 (If Equipped).
P. Horn on page 3-6 .
Q. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-115 .
R. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on
page 3-27 .
S. Pedal Adjust Button. See Adjustable Throttle and
Brake Pedal on page 2-27 . Heated Windshield
Washer Fluid Button. See Windshield Washer
on page 3-11 . Power Assist Steps on page 2-16
(If Equipped).
T. Glove Box on page 2-62 .
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Windshield Washer
{ CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
uid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your
vision.
L (Washer Fluid): There is a paddle marked with the
windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunction
lever. To spray washer uid on the windshield, push
the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then
either stop or return to your preset speed. _ (Heated Windshield Washer): For vehicles with this
feature, the button is located in the switchbank under
the climate controls. Press while the ignition is turned on
to activate the heated windshield washer uid system.
This activation will initiate four heated wash/wipe cycles.
The rst heated wash/wipe cycle may take up to
40 seconds to occur, depending on outside temperature.
After the rst wash/wipe cycle, it may take up to
20 seconds for each of the remaining cycles to begin.
Press the button again to turn off the heated windshield
washer uid system or it will automatically turn off
after four wash/wipe cycles have been completed.
When the heated windshield washer uid system is
activated under certain outside temperature conditions,
steam may ow out of the washer nozzles for a short
period of time before washer uid is sprayed. This is
a normal condition.
HEATING WASH FLUID WASH WIPES PENDING is
displayed on the DIC when the washer system is heating
the uid. WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID is displayed
when the washer uid is low. See DIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-56 .
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Reading Lamps If the vehicle has reading lamps, press the button
located next to the lamp to turn it on or off.
The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other
locations. The lamps cannot be adjusted.
Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that
estimates the battery’s temperature and state of charge.
It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and
extended life of the battery.
When the battery’s state of charge is low, the voltage
is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up.
When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered
slightly to prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a
voltmeter gage or a voltage display on the Driver
Information Center (DIC), you may see the voltage
move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem,
an alert will be displayed.
The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical
loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles.
This is because the generator (alternator) may not
be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the
power that is needed for very high electrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when several of the
following are on, such as: headlamps, high beams,
fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at
high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer
loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the
battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s output
and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It can increase engine
idle speed to generate more power, whenever needed.
It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some
accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without
being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of
corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the
driver. If so, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message
might be displayed, such as BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE,
BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW, or LOW BATTERY. If this
message is displayed, it is recommended that the driver
reduce the electrical loads as much as possible. See DIC
Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 .
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Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control
System The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can
be controlled with this system. The vehicle also has
a ow-through ventilation system described later in
this section.
A. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls
B. AUTO
C. Defrost D. Recirculation
E. Rear Window
Defogger
F. Air Conditioning G. Heated and
Cooled Seats
H. Fan Control I. REAR
J. Air Delivery Mode
Control
O (Off): Press the driver side temperature knob to
turn the climate control system off. Outside air still
enters the vehicle, and is directed to the oor. This
direction can be changed by pressing the mode button.
The temperature can also be adjusted using either
temperature knob. Press the up or down arrows on the
fan switch, the defrost button, the AUTO button, driver’s
side temperature knob, or the air conditioning button to
turn the system on when it is off.
Driver and Passenger Side
Temperature Knob The driver and passenger side temperature knobs
are used to adjust the temperature of the air coming
through the system on the driver or passenger’s side
of the vehicle. The temperature can be adjusted even
if the system is turned off. This is possible since outside
air always ows through the system as the vehicle is
moving forward unless it is set to recirculation mode.
See “Recirculation” later in this section.
Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase
or decrease the cabin temperature. The display will
show the temperature setting increasing or decreasing.
Set the passenger temperature setting to match the
driver temperature setting by pressing the passenger
temperature knob.Climate Control with Cooled and Heated Seats
shown
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# (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning
(A/C) compressor on and off. An indicator light comes
on to show that the air conditioning is on.
Pressing this button when the outside temperature is
too cool for air conditioning will make the air conditioning
indicator ash three times and then turn off indicating
the air conditioning mode is not available. If the air
conditioning is on and the outside temperature drops
below a temperature which is too cool for air conditioning
to be effective, the air conditioning light turns off to show
that the air conditioning mode has been canceled.
On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot
inside air escape. This helps to reduce the time it takes
for the vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to
operate more efficiently.
The air conditioning system removes moisture from
the air, so a small amount of water might drip under
the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine.
This is normal. @ (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation
mode on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that
the recirculation is on.
This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the
air inside the vehicle. It can be used to help prevent
outside air and odors from entering the vehicle.
The recirculation mode cannot be used with oor,
defog, or defrost modes. If recirculation is selected with
one of those modes, the indicator light ashes three times
and then turns off. The air conditioning compressor
also comes on when this mode is activated. While in
recirculation mode the windows may fog when the
weather is cold and damp. To clear the fog, select either
the defog or defrost mode and increase the fan speed.
The recirculation mode can also be turned off by turning
off the ignition.
REAR: For vehicles with the rear heating and air
conditioning controls. Press the REAR button to turn
the rear climate control system on or off. See Rear
Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic
Climate Controls on page 3-32 .
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Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System and Electronic Climate
Controls For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning
controls, they are integrated with the rear seat audio
controls located in the center console. The system
can be controlled from the front controls as well as
the rear controls.
A. Fan Control
B. Air Delivery Mode Control
C. Temperature Control REAR: Press the REAR button on the front climate
control system to turn the rear climate control system on
or off. An indicator comes on when the rear system is on.
The rear climate control system can also be turned off by
pressing and holding the
C button. To turn the system on
from the rear seats, press any rear climate control button,
except the
C button.
Mimic Mode: This mode matches the rear climate
control to the front climate control airow settings.
It comes on when REAR is pressed the rst time.
Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating
airow according to the settings of the rear controls.
To turn the system on from the rear, press any
rear climate control button, except the
C button.
Rear Climate Control with Rear Seat Audio Controls
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